Michelle Paige Paterson: "Our work as women is not done."

New York First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson spoke at the NY delegation breakfast this morning, speaking about the role of women in politics, celebrating the anniversary of women’s rights.

Paterson began by thanking the members of the NY delegation and her husband, and commending Sen. Hillary Clinton and her achievements.

Paterson then spoke about the role of women in politics and her feelings about Michelle Obama, saying “Our impact in the political arena cannot be underestimated.”

“When I first met Michelle Obama, I was moved…She and Barack are truly partners, sharing the same inspirational vision for their family, and their country.”

She said she felt camaraderie with Obama, “Being defined in your role as First Lady is not easy.” She said when her husband, David Paterson first rose to governor, reporters asked if she would quit her job. Paterson said it seemed “out of touch.”

“I’m proud of the work I do every day…And if I were serving as governor, no one would be asking David if he were going to quit his job.”

“Our work as women is not done…on the night of election day, call your girlfriend. Remind her of the fight our grandmothers fought…this is a right we should never surrender.”